Primoz Roglic's Giro d'Italia Dreams Dashed by Crashes in Rainy Conditions
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Primoz Roglic, the 2023 Giro d'Italia winner and race favourite, was forced to abandon the competition following multiple crashes, the latest occurring during a rain-soaked stage 16. His withdrawal came after a series of falls, including one on a downhill section alongside Richard Carapaz. Roglic's team, Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe, had considered pulling him out earlier due to his injuries. The absence of other top contenders had positioned Roglic as a strong favourite to win the Giro. Additionally, Italian cyclist Alessio Martinelli also crashed but is reported to be in stable condition.
Key Points
Primoz Roglic, the 2023 Giro d'Italia winner, had to abandon the race due to multiple crashes.
The latest crash occurred during a rain-soaked stage 16 on a downhill section.
Roglic's team considered withdrawing him earlier due to injuries from previous falls.
He was a favourite to win the Giro, especially with the absence of other top contenders like Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard.
Italian cyclist Alessio Martinelli also crashed but is in stable condition.
